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Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Instructor Tammy Bayer will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Tango Práctica

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tai Chi for Older Adults

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last. The series runs Feb. 20-May 8. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Corridor Games on Demand: Community Game Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Play tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie role-playing game to share with the group or try a new game that one of our game masters has prepared. No experience necessary. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Steeped in Books

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
UnConference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your favorite mug and enjoy a cuppa while discussing books with fellow readers at our new book club.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, and bubbles!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Family Art Night: Gem Mosaic at the Downtown Library

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen

Join us for Family Art Night this Spring! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with. Each program will be presented at Ladd and Downtown with the same materials.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs, including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen STEAM

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Join us every other Thursday for various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) projects. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tango Práctica

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers at the Downtown Library. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tai Chi for Older Adults

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Learn and practice the gentle forms of Tai Chi in this 12-week series with Bryan Bruner of Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Skills will build on each other from the first session to the last. The series runs Feb. 20-May 8. 

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Devonian Fossils: Ocean Life in Iowa

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Did you know you could walk on a 375-million-year-old ocean floor here in Iowa? The fossils and limestone bedrock of the Devonian Fossil Gorge date back almost 200 million years before the dinosaurs!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Early Learning Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, and bubbles!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Between the Covers Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UnConference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading
Age Group:
Adult

The Between the Covers book group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. If you enjoy reading and good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the book group for you. Anyone is welcome.

Discussion books for spring:

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Maker Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, Cricut, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.